During the quarter, LIM sold four shipments of iron ore totalling
652,000 dry tonnes (~700,000 wet tonnes), and reported revenue of $40.3
million. For the six months ended September 30, 2013, LIM has completed
the sale of six shipments of iron ore totalling 980,000 dry tonnes
(~1,050,000 wet tonnes).

Production volumes increased substantially during the quarter:
approximately 983,000 tonnes of ore were extracted from the James Mine,
Redmond Mine and Ferriman stockpiles and 1.25 million tonnes of plant
feed were processed and screened at the Silver Yards processing
facility.

Rail volumes also increased to a quarterly record of 723,000 tonnes,
averaging five trains per week by the end of July.

Revenues were impacted by value-in-use deductions arising primarily from
the lower quality of ore mined.

With a number of cost reduction measures implemented and higher
production volumes achieved, operating unit costs were substantially
lower quarter over quarter.

For the second quarter ended September 30, 2013, LIM reported a net loss
of $24.9 million or $0.20 per share, which included a depletion and
depreciation charge of $20.7 million or $0.16 per share.

Subsequent to the end of the quarter, Ships 7 and 8 departed from the
Port of Sept-Îles. In addition, almost all remaining product inventory
for the final two shipments have been railed to the Port. LIM is on track to achieve production of 1.7 million wet tonnes in 10
shipments for the 2013 operating season.

During the quarter, LIM completed the Joint Venture Agreement with Tata
Steel Minerals Canada ("TSMC") for the exploration and development of
LIM's Howse Deposit and received a total cash consideration of $30
million.

"LIM has now recorded the sale of eight shipments of iron ore in the
year to date and despite a slow start-up experienced in the first
quarter, we are on track to sell 10 shipments of iron ore this year,
meeting our production target of 1.7 million tonnes of iron ore in
2013," stated John Kearney, Chairman and CEO. "While the price of iron ore averaged approximately US$133 per tonne in
the quarter compared to approximately US$113 per tonne in the same
quarter of 2012, this increase was partially offset by value-in-use
adjustments arising primarily from the lower quality of ore mined as we
got deeper in the James Mine, and by higher ocean freight."

Commenting on the second quarter operating results, Rod Cooper, President and COO, stated, "Our key operational focus was to increase production volumes during the
quarter. Rail operations achieved a major milestone with a quarterly
haulage record in tonnes railed to the Port. We also achieved a
substantial reduction in operating unit costs compared to the first
quarter, as a result of increased volumes and from a number of cost
reduction measures that have been implemented."

OPERATING RESULTS

Mining, Processing and Rail

During the second quarter of the 2013 operating season, LIM achieved a
substantially higher volume of mining, extracting an aggregate of
983,000 tonnes of ore from the James Mine, Redmond Mine and Ferriman
stockpiles, a significant improvement quarter over quarter (~345,000
tonnes extracted in Q1).

At James, approximately 775,000 tonnes of ore were mined during the
quarter. Mining activity took place deeper in the pit and the ore
exhibited a lower in situ iron grade and contained a greater fines component than previously
experienced.

Initial mining of the Redmond Mine commenced in July 2013 and 190,000
tonnes of ore was extracted during the quarter. Waste removal from
Redmond was minimal, partially offsetting the additional costs of
hauling the material approximately 12 kilometres ("km") to Silver
Yards. High clay content in the Redmond material caused clogging in the
current set-up of the wet processing plant, resulting in poor recovery
levels. Mining at Redmond was discontinued for the season in September.

Bulk sampling of ore from the Ferriman stockpiles commenced in September
2013 and 18,500 tonnes of ore was reclaimed from Ferriman. The
Ferriman material has responded well to wet processing and bulk
sampling activities from Ferriman continued into early November.

Processing activities at Silver Yards increased significantly in the
second quarter, with full operations from both the wet processing and
dry screening facilities. A total of 1,253,500 tonnes of plant feed
were processed and screened during the quarter, producing an aggregate
of 766,500 tonnes of lump and sinter iron ore product. While
throughput increased compared to the first quarter, product recovery
rate was low at 61%, which was attributable to a higher amount of fines
in the James plant feed extracted from deep in the pit, the high clay
content of the Redmond plant feed, and underperformance of the newly
installed WHIMS (wet high intensity magnetic separator). The combined
design plant recovery rate for the wet and dry plants is approximately
75%.

LIM railed a quarterly record of approximately 723,000 tonnes of iron
ore to the Port of Sept-Îles, a significant improvement over the
328,000 tonnes of ore railed during previous quarter. By the end of
July, a fourth train set was added and rail operations averaged
approximately five trains per week.

Iron Ore Sales

LIM completed four shipments of iron ore totaling 652,000 dry tonnes
during the quarter. These shipments were sold to the Iron Ore Company
of Canada ("IOC") at a provisional weighted average actual realized
price (i.e. CFR China spot price less marketing discounts and
value-in-use adjustments) of approximately US$117 per tonne on a CFR
China basis. LIM recognized net revenue of $40.3 million after netting
shipping costs and IOC's participation from the CFR China actual
realized price for these four shipments.

Of the four shipments sold during the second quarter, three vessels
contained standard grade (~62% Fe) sinter products and one vessel
contained a split cargo of some lump (~62% Fe) and standard grade (~62%
Fe) sinter products. LIM's product sales during the quarter experienced
value-in-use deductions related to the silica, iron content and sizing
specifications, which deviated from benchmark standards.

Subsequent to the end of the quarter, LIM sold two additional shipments,
bringing the year-to-date total to approximately 1.4 million wet tonnes
in eight shipments. Ship 7, the MV Kirin Turkiye, departed the Port in
October, carrying a split cargo of approximately 170,500 wet tonnes of
58% Fe sinter and 62% lump product. Ship 8, the MV Rugia, departed the
Port in early November, carrying approximately 168,000 wet tonnes of
58% Fe sinter product.

LIM expects two more shipments to be completed in November: the MV
Myrtalia and the Anangel Sailor. Each shipment is expected to carry
approximately 170,000 wet tonnes of sinter fines and lump product.

Operating Results Summary

LIM's operating results for the quarters and six month periods ended
September 30, 2013 and 2012 are outlined in the following table:

Quarter Ended September 30

Six Months Ended September 30

(all tonnes are dry metric tonnes)

2013

2012

2013

2012

Tonnes

Grade
(Fe)

Tonnes

Grade
(Fe)

Tonnes

Grade
(Fe)

Tonnes

Grade
(Fe)

Total Ore Mined

982,929

57.8%

961,737

60.8%

1,327,992

57.5%

1,629,930

61.5%

Waste Mined

766,837

—

1,533,211

—

1,800,518

—

2,902,609

—

Ore Processed and Screened

1,253,451

55.4%

643,715

58.2%

1,799,400

55.7%

771,178

57.8%

Lump Ore Produced

139,451

57.9%

62,884

60.5%

150,001

57.8%

80,612

60.4%

Sinter Fines Produced

626,937

61.7%

508,773

61.1%

956,255

61.1%

543,484

61.4%

Total Product Railed

723,091

60.7%

706,495

62.2%

1,050,662

60.2%

1,238,824

62.4%

Tonnes Product Sold

652,296

60.8%

647,643

62.3%

980,321

60.2%

1,134,149

62.7%

Port Product Inventory

183,594

60.6%

282,344

62.1%

183,594

60.6%

282,344

62.1%

Site Product Inventory

59,145

57.3%

89,917

60.2%

59,145

57.3%

89,917

60.2%

Site Run-of-Mine Ore inventory

256,297

56.3%

432,143

56.2%

256,297

56.3%

432,143

56.2%

Joint Venture with Tata Steel Minerals Canada

During the quarter, LIM reported that the previously-announced Joint
Venture Agreement with TSMC for the exploration and development of
LIM's Howse Deposit has been completed. LIM has sold a 51%
participating interest in the Howse Property to Howse Minerals Limited,
a wholly-owned subsidiary of TSMC, and received a total cash
consideration of $30 million.

As part of the Joint Venture, LIM has commenced a $5 million exploration
program on the Howse Property, with the objective to calculate a
National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101") compliant mineral resource by
spring 2014 (historical resources currently 28 million tonnes at a
grade of 58% Fe, natural basis) and to collect metallurgical,
geotechnical, hydrogeological, and hydrology information to advance
Howse towards production.

Following the completion of the Howse exploration program and the
calculation of a new NI 43-101 resource, TSMC will contribute the next
$23.5 million to the Joint Venture and thereby increase its
participating interest in the Howse Deposit to 70%. It is currently
planned to complete a feasibility study by July 2014, with a target for
commencement of mine development in 2015 and commercial production in
2016.

Houston Initial Planning

LIM is in the initial planning stage of evaluating an interim plan to
haul Houston ore to the Silver Yards process and rail loading
facilities in 2014 as a first stage, lower initial capital approach for
development of the Houston project.

SECOND QUARTER FINANCIAL REVIEW

For the quarter ended September 30, 2013, LIM reported a loss of $24.9
million, or $0.20 per share, which included a depletion and
depreciation charge of $20.7 million or $0.16 per share. The depletion
and depreciation charge represents a period charge, primarily on a
units-of-production basis, of the cost of Stage 1 mining assets, the
Silver Yards processing plant, transportation equipment and
infrastructure and site properties associated with Stage 1 operations.

The loss in the second quarter also included a gain on the sale of a
joint venture interest in LIM's Howse deposit of $9.6 million and a
financing charge of $2.1 million, representing the period end change in
the value of the iron ore put option contracts entered into in May
2013.

LIM recognized net revenue from mining operations of $40.3 million on
sales of approximately 652,000 tonnes of iron ore in four shipments,
compared to net revenue of $33.0 million on sales of approximately
648,000 tonnes of iron ore in four shipments during the second quarter
of the previous year. The increase in net revenue is attributable to an
improvement in the weighted average actual realized CFR China price of
iron ore (after value-in-use adjustments and marketing discount) from
US$96 per tonne in the previous year's second quarter to US$117 in the
current year's second quarter, offset by higher ocean freight rates in
the current year's second quarter. LIM's net revenue is recognized net
of deduction of ocean freight and IOC's participation.

Compared to the previous year's second quarter, the higher net revenue
(reflecting improved iron ore prices quarter-over-quarter, offset
somewhat by higher value-in-use adjustments, higher ocean freight costs
and a higher marketing discount) and the recognition of a one-time gain
on the sale of a joint venture interest in the Howse deposit in the
current year's second quarter, were offset by higher processing costs,
a higher charge for depletion and depreciation and a non-recurring
charge for a reduction in value of put option contracts.

During the quarter, LIM invested approximately $5.3 million in property,
plant and equipment, which consisted mainly to completion of the Phase
3 expansion of the Silver Yards wet processing plant and investment in
grid connection infrastructure. The reduction year-over year (September
30, 2012 - $8.3 million) represents a concerted effort to limit capital
expenditures to only essential capital projects.

At September 30, 2013, LIM had current assets of $70.5 million,
including inventories with a carrying value of $14.3 million and
accounts receivable and prepaid expenses of $25.1 million. At September
30, 2013, LIM had a total of $23.3 million in unrestricted cash and
cash equivalents and an additional $13.0 million in restricted cash.
LIM's cash and cash equivalents are invested in an investment grade
short-term money market fund and deposits with a major Canadian bank.

Current liabilities, consisting of accounts payable and accrued
liabilities, the current portion of deferred revenue, finance lease
obligations and rehabilitation provision, were in aggregate $67.7
million at September 30, 2013.

The Company had no current or long-term bank debt at September 30, 2013.

OUTLOOK

The price of iron ore (CFR China 62% Fe) averaged approximately US$133
per tonne in the quarter ended September 30, 2013, compared to
approximately US$113 per tonne in the same quarter of 2012. Benchmark
prices for 62% Fe iron ore in the Chinese market have remained above
US$130 since quarter end. Demand in China remains favourable, as
inventories at ports and steel prices continue to support the seaborne
trade.

Subsequent to the end of the quarter, two additional shipments were
sold, bringing the total for the year to date to eight shipments and a
total of about 1.4 million wet tonnes. Two more shipments are planned
for the month of November and LIM expects to achieve the sale of ten
shipments or approximately 1.7 million wet tonnes of iron ore, as
planned, for 2013.

Production from the James Mine will continue until the end of the 2013
operating season, after which an assessment will be undertaken to
evaluate the economics of extraction of the remaining ore and the
down-dip extensions of the higher grade portions of the deposit in
2014, if continuing dewatering during the winter months and additional
stripping is economically justified, or if the pit should be
permanently closed.

Beyond 2013, LIM's operations will continue be focused on the Company's
Stage 1 deposits, including the James Mine, the Redmond Mine and other
smaller satellite deposits and stockpiles, all located within a 15 km
radius of the Silver Yards processing plants.

LIM is also currently evaluating an interim plan to haul Houston ore to
the Silver Yards process and rail loading facilities in 2014 as a first
stage, lower initial capital approach for development of the Houston
project.

LIM's ongoing 2013 exploration program is focusing on the Howse, Houston
and Gill deposits and will consist mainly of delineation diamond
drilling with a target of approximately 14,000 m of core recovery.

RETIREMENT OF DIRECTOR

LIM also reports the retirement of Dr. Richard Lister from its Board of
Directors. Dr. Lister had been a member of the Board since the LIM's
Initial Public Offering in 2007 and made invaluable contributions
towards the start-up and development of the Company.

In recognition of Dr. Lister's contributions, John Kearney, Chairman,
stated "The Board is very grateful to Richard Lister for his commitment and
guidance over the years. His industry knowledge and experience have
been of great benefit to Labrador Iron Mines. We extend our best wishes
in his retirement."

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This press release should be read in conjunction with LIM's Management's
Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) and unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements and notes thereto for the second quarter ended
September 30, 2013, available on LIM's website at www.labradorironmines.ca, under the "Financials" section, or on SEDAR (www.sedar.com).

Unless otherwise noted, all references to 'years' in this press release
are 'calendar years', all dollar amounts are stated in Canadian dollars
and all tonnes are stated in dry metric tonnes.

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Conference Call and Webcast: Second Quarter Results

Members of the senior management team will host a conference call and
webcast today at 11:00 am (ET). You may participate in our conference
call by calling 647-427-7450 (local and international) or
1-888-231-8191 (Canada and US toll-free). Please reference "Labrador
Iron Mines Second Quarter Conference Call" when prompted." To ensure
your participation, please call five minutes prior to the scheduled
start of the call.

For those who are unable to participate in the live conference call, a
replay will be available until the end of day on November 29, 2013 by
calling 416-849-0833 (local and international) or 1-855-859-2056
(Canada and US toll-free) and entering the passcode 100 226 60# when
prompted.

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About Labrador Iron Mines Holdings Limited (LIM)

Labrador Iron Mines (LIM) is a leader in the reactivation of the iron
ore industry in the Schefferville/Menihek region, engaged in the
mining, exploration and development of its portfolio of 20 direct
shipping (DSO) deposits located in the prolific Labrador Trough.
Initial production commenced at the James Mine and Silver Yards plant
in June 2011 and to date, the Company has sold over 3 million tonnes in
more than 20 shipments of iron ore into the Chinese spot market.

Now in its third year of operations, LIM is targeting the sale of
1.7 million tonnes of iron ore products in 10 shipments in 2013.

LIM's Silver Yards processing facility is connected by a direct rail
link to the Port of Sept-Îles, Québec. The operation also benefits from
established infrastructure including the town, airport, hydro power and
railway service. Starting with the James Mine and leading to the
development of the expanding Houston flagship project, LIM's objective
is to provide shareholders with long-term value from its iron ore
deposits in Labrador and Quebec, all within 50 kilometres of the town
of Schefferville.

LIM is currently the only independently-owned Canadian iron ore producer
listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and trades under the symbol LIM.

Cautionary Statements:Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated
economic viability. Inferred mineral resources are considered too
speculative geologically to have economic considerations applied to
them that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves.
There is no certainty that mineral resources will be converted into
mineral reserves.

The potential tonnage and grade referred to in this press release is
conceptual in nature; there has been insufficient exploration to define
a mineral resource and it is uncertain if further exploration will
result in the target being delineated as a mineral resource.

The terms "iron ore" and "ore" in this document are used in a
descriptive sense and should not be considered as representing current
economic viability.

Forward Looking Statement:Some of the statements contained in this Press Release may be
forward-looking statements which involve known and unknown risks and
uncertainties relating to, but not limited to, LIM's expectations,
intentions, plans and beliefs. Forward-looking information can often be
identified by forward-looking words such as "anticipate", "believe",
"expect", "goal", "plan", "intend", "estimate", "may" and "will" or
similar words suggesting future outcomes, or other expectations,
beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, intentions or statements about
future events or performance. Forward-looking information may include
reserve and resource estimates, estimates of future production, unit
costs, costs of capital projects and timing of commencement of
operations, and is based on current expectations that involve a number
of business risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement
include, but are not limited to, failure to establish estimated
resources and reserves, the grade and recovery of ore which is mined
varying from estimates, capital and operating costs varying
significantly from estimates, delays in obtaining or failures to obtain
required governmental, environmental or other project approvals, delays
in the development of projects, changes in exchange rates, fluctuations
in commodity prices, inflation and other factors. Forward-looking
statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results.
There can be no assurance that LIM will be successful in maintaining
any agreement with any First Nations groups who may assert aboriginal
rights or may have a claim which affects LIM's properties or may be
impacted by the Schefferville Projects. Shareholders and prospective
investors should be aware that these statements are subject to known
and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the
forward-looking statements. Shareholders and prospective investors are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information.
By its nature, forward-looking information involves numerous
assumptions, inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and
specific, that contribute to the possibility that the predictions,
forecasts, projections and various future events will not occur. LIM
undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any
forward-looking information whether as a result of new information,
future events or other such factors which affect this information,
except as required by law.